| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $159.57 | 9.666% | $174.994 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.55 | 7.817% | $41.5635 | $41.56 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.44 | 7.331% | $256.9933 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.53 | 5.334% | $103.7856 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.83 | 7.818% | $78.5238 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.57 | 5.487% | $167.2707 | $167.27 | $167.25 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.55 | 13.624% | $54.0282 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.04 | $877.1591 | $877.15 | $877.15 | $877.20 | |